This beloved chain is in danger of "imminent collapse"

This popular store is at the edge of the bankruptcy, with 15,000 jobs considered at risk.


The coronavirus has delights retail businesses around the world and even those who were once some of falling the most popular are the prey of current economic constraints. The latest news is difficult for many millennials with: the British Empire behind retailTopshopis about to go bankrupt, With 15,000 jobs considered at risk. The parent company of Topshop, Arcadia Group, which is owned by the billionaire detailSir Philip GreenIt is intended to appoint administrators from this week after emergency interviews to obtain a $ 39.9 million loan were unsuccessful.

"TheForced closure of our stores During prolonged periods due to the CVIV-19 pandemic had a significant impact on trade in all our activities "said Arcadia in a statement to Sky News. As a result, Arcadia councils have worked on a number of emergency options to ensure the future of the group's brands.

He was a few years bruises for Arcadia. The 11 American branches ofTopshop were closed in June 2019Although the brand and his counterpart, Topman-has remained online and by Nordstrom. In addition, 500 jobs have been removed in the Group's head offices at the beginning of this year, the key locations in London have been put on sale to generate cash, and the salaries of the main staff members have been reduced until at 50 percent.

retail conditions in the R.U. have been difficult throughout 2020-The figures of the National Statistics Office suggests that clothes and fuel are the two sectors that failed to recover at pre-pandemic levels. Industry analysts suggest that Arcadia's problems have been aggravated by poor online offers as a growing number ofThe market has evolved online. The next step for Arcadia would be to move in the administration, the equivalent of the R.U. Chapter 11 Protection of bankruptcy.

Topshop has been a significant presence in fashion over the last 20 years, in collaboration with celebrities ofKate MossToBeyonceToKendall and Kylie Jenner, As well as the Sponsorship London Fashion Week. If the worst happens, there will be considerable repercussions in the fashion sector.

"Arcadia isimminent collapse could be a mortal blow to many of its suppliers already made vulnerable by the effects of COVID on its other customers, "TIM SYMMES, A partner in the Cabinet of Stewarts Litigation, said in an interview with Internet Retailing. "Expect more case of insolvency to follow. »

November 30 rumors arose that Frasers Group of retail detention held by the billionaire businessMike AshleyA-Favered Arcadiaemergency loan up to $ 67 million. "We understand that you believe that this is sufficient to allow the group to overcome its current short-term cash flow difficulties," Ashley has written in a green letter, according to new shoes. If Arcadia files for the administration, Ashley indicated that Frasers would participate in a possible sales process and consider the acquisition of the company.

It remains to be seen what will happen to Topshop and other brands Dorothy Perkins Arcadia, Miss Selfridges, Outfit, Wallis and Burton, but it is hardly the only company that struggles. Read more for more shops that could be disappearing and for the latest news, seeThis brand is well-liked closing all but two of its American stores.

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Child's place

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In addition to the 200 shutters closed in 2020, November 19 place for childhood announced that it would beClosing 100 additional stores in 2021. The representatives of the company declaredthe decline in sales due to the pandemic "Mainly due to a decrease in sales back to school due to schools adopt remotely and hybrid learning models, as well as the impact of permanent and temporary store closures. And for the closing news more detail, consultThis beloved gym just gym made bankrupt.

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Francesca

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After seeing a drop in sales of 29 percent in the second quarter of 2020, Francesca announced on November 16th that it would beClosing 140 of its stores. While many 560 FRANCESCA brick and mortar locations remains open, the company said in a statement that the protection of bankruptcy is on the table if sales do not improve. And for more detail news directly in your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.

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GUITAR Center

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The music industry has rectified at the stop because of the Pandemic of Covid, with massive concerts pending and even the local chorus practices canceled. And now, one ofMost emblematic music stores are in danger. Guitar Center, the largest American retailer of musical instruments and equipment, announced on November 13th that it will bebalance sheet. Although there were no store closures announced for the moment, in a statement released on the Guitar Center website, the company stated that it would agree to reduce its debt of 800 Millions of $ restructuring. And for more stores that close their doors,This Iconic Sporting Goods Company is the nationwide closing stores.

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Justice

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On November 11, Tween Store Justice announced thatAll its stores will close their doors After his parent company, Ascena Retail Group, Inc., sold the brand outside Bluestar Alliance for $ 90 million. Six hundred 800 statique statice locations have already closed, and while Ascena announced plans for the brand to move to an online model earlier this year, the other chain stores will now close at the beginning of 2021 to the rest of the sale.

However, there is hope for justice again, according to the Bluestar CEO. "Justice is an important asset with years of growth. An icon of the crop warehouse, with its influence on the felt fashion, lifestyle, pop culture and more, we see the possibility for the extensions of global brands and partnerships, "said CEO BluestarJoseph Gabbay. And for more discordant detail news that you need to know, beware thatIf you bought this from Amazon, stop using it immediately.


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